colliquation
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col·li·qua·tion
(kol'i-kwā'shŭn),1. Excessive discharge of fluid.
2. Liquefaction in the process of necrosis.
[L. col-, together, + liquo, pp. liquatus, to cause to melt]
colliquation
[kol′ikwā′shən]
Etymology: L, cum, together with, liquifacere, to make liquid
1 the degeneration of a body tissue to a liquid state, usually associated with necrotic tissue.
2 abnormal discharge of a body fluid.
col·li·qua·tion
(kol'i-kwā'zhŭn)1. Excessive discharge of fluid.
2. Liquefaction in the process of necrosis.
[L. col-, together, + liquo, pp. liquatus, to cause to melt]
colliquation
(kŏl″ĭ-kwā′shŭn) [L. con, together, + liquare, to melt]1. Abnormal discharge of a body fluid.
2. Softening of tissues to liquefaction.
3. Wasting.